Months after suffering an horrific leg injury, former Chelsea player, Demba Ba has joined Beşiktaş from Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua. The temporary deal is until the end of the season. Togolese player, Emmanuel Adebayor has been signed on to Turkish Super League club, Istanbul Basaksehir on a free deal. He’ll wear the number 26 shirt
Bayern Munich sign exclusive deal with Apple Music
Football Meets Music!
German football club, Bayern Munich have signed a deal with Apple Music where fans will have access to exclusive playlists and other contents, which is regularly broadcast on TV in over 200 countries. Below is a press release on the partnership
From today, music fans will be able to get even closer to their favourite team and players from FC Bayern Munich with exclusive playlists and content, curated especially for Apple Music.
From inspirational and uplifting songs to listen to during training to celebratory playlists post-match, there will be music for everyone to enjoy throughout the season.
The first team playlist is available now. Alongside exclusive content and videos, Apple Music will also be FC Bayern Munich’s music service of choice.
If I Were God ~ By: Tony Ogunlowo
If I were God and people asked me why I created Nigeria I’ll say I created it for a reason. I promised to lead the Israelites to a land of Milk and Honey and I did . Nigeria is a land of Milk and Honey but you’re too blind to see it and trample it under foot.
If I were God and people asked me why I allowed the amalgamation of the Igbos, Yorubas and Hausa under one roof I’ll say I did it for a reason. People regardless of their tribes and religious affiliations should learn to live together. You are humans not aliens and your country is big enough for everyone.
If I were God and you asked me why I let the killings of the innocents go on I’ll tell you it’s for a reason. You do not value the life of your fellow human beings. To you taking a life is like killing a fowl for dinner. Perhaps you should learn to respect the preciousness of a human life.
If I were God and people asked me why I allowed evil to engulf your lives I will say its for a reason. I created you in my image but you chose for the darkness of evil to enter your lives, mostly, to proclaim your vanity. Be careful what you wish for; you asked for it and you got it!
If I were God and you asked me why people are the way they are in Nigeria, I’ll say I created Man to love one another and not hate one another. I created the Sun to shine on the righteous and on the bad. I also created Rain to fall on your friend’s house and also on your foes house. Perhaps you should learn to love each other a bit more.
If I were God and you asked why my ‘Men of God’ can’t help you or the country I’ll say I have no ‘Men of God’ amongst you. Many, since Time began, claim they come in my name. are they my chosen ones? That is for you to decide!
If I were God and you asked me why I let the poor and needy to continually suffer – on a daily basis – I’ll say it’s for a reason. Why should some amongst you have more than enough and others are left with nothing? Unfortunately you haven’t evolved to the point to learn how to distribute your vast resources evenly – that’s for you to do!
If I were God and you asked me why I let corrupt leaders rule Nigeria I would say that is your fault. If you elect corrupt leaders to high office you get what you voted for – blame yourselves!
If I were God and you asked me why I stood by and let the Devil and his legion enter your lives I will say that is your fault. You opened your front door and willingly invited him in.
If I were God and you asked me why nothing ever works out in Nigeria for the better, I’ll say blame yourselves! I gave you a brain and the ability to discern between right and wrong. But since you chose to go the way of Adam, in the Garden of Eden, that is your prerogative!
If I were God and you asked me why I’m not fixing the problems in Nigeria I’ll say stop moaning and fix them yourselves! Nigeria is not the only nation in this world; there are many others and they fix their own problems. Perhaps it’s time the nation called Nigeria grew up and stopped blaming everybody else for its woes!
Photo Credit: http://firstfreelincoln.org/
Tony Ogunlowo is a writer. He blogs at http://www.archangel641.blogspot.co.uk
Odion Ighalo heading to China?
Watford striker, Odion Ighalo could join fellow compatriot, Mikel Obi in China. The Nigeria International is reportedly negotiating personal terms with Chinese club after Watford agreed £20m deal with Changchun Yatai.
The 27 year-old has been in ordinary form this season, scoring just once in 18 Premier League appearances, he is yet to reproduce last season’s form when he netted 16 in 37 matches.
7 mistakes to avoid before marriage | By Pastor EA Adeboye
Here is a charge by the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church Of God Worldwide, Pastor EA Adeboye to single men.
7 mistakes to avoid before marriage.
Video Credit: Grace Digital.
Neymar launches emoji app
Brazilian/Barcelona forward, Neymar has launched his own emoji app called “Neymoji“. The new application offers users the chance to send emoticons and stickers with the player’s face showing different expressions via texts, emails and social media. The app is expected to be purchased on Android and iOs phones from February.
Developed by StarMojis, Mike Bundlie,Founder said the former Santos player is a very expressive person. “It wasn’t about displaying his face, but his personality. In each game he shows surprise, anger, joy… He is very expressive. This helped us a lot, because he has a gesture for every occasion”.
Adam Lallana has been named England Player of the Year 2016.
Liverpool midfielder, Adam Lallana voted English Player of the Year for 2016 ahead of Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy and Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney. Nathan Redmond was named Under-21 Player of the Year. He made 10 appearances for England last year and netted thrice.
Leicester striker Jamie Vardy finished second in the vote among the England Supporters’ Club, Wayne Rooney coming in third.
The excited recipient told the TheFA.com, “This award is a huge honour. The last three winners were Rooney (2015), Rooney (2014) and Steven Gerrard (2012) so that just goes to show what a great achievement this is. Things have been going well this season for my club so that always helps.
He continued, When you’re playing well for your club then hopefully you can transmit your form into the national team and help out. That’s what has been happening but I don’t want that to be for just one season – I want to continue that for as long as possible. Off the back of a disappointing year for England as a whole, I’ll be looking to definitely improve in 2017 and hopefully we can build on how it has started under Gareth Southgate, as there have been plenty of positives.”
It's A Girl! Joseph and Adaeze Yobo welcome baby no 3!
There’s a new addition to the Yobo family!
The ex-beauty queen, Adaeze Yobo and her husband, the former Super Eagles Captain, Joseph Yobo have welcomed a baby girl. The couple already have two handsome boys, Joey and Jayden Yobo, who are 7 and 2 respectively.
The ex Everton defender and his wife got married in 2010 in a midnight ceremony held in Jos.
Dimitri Payet completes Marseille move
France Forward, Dimitri Payet has completed his £25m move to Marseille from West Ham.
Recall that Payet, who left Marseille in 2015 to join the Premier league club, refused to play against Crystal Palace two weeks ago and told West Ham he wished to return to his former club. The English club were initially not going to allow him go but they made a u-turn after accepting a fee or more than they paid for him, they however expressed disappointment at his decision.
“The club would like to place on record its sincere disappointment that Dimitri Payet did not show the same commitment and respect to West Ham United that the club and fans showed him, particularly when it rewarded him with a lucrative new five-and-half-year deal only last year. “I would like to make it clear that we have no financial need to sell our best players and that the decision to allow Payet to leave was in accordance with the wishes of the manager and the interests of squad unity.
To be frank, my board and I would have preferred for him to have stayed in order to make an example of him, as no player is bigger than the club.” David Sullivan, club Chairman said on their website.
Wayne Rooney presented with a golden boot to mark his record-breaking 250th Manchester United goal
Before kick-off of the game between Manchester United and Wigan which ended 4-0 in favour of the Red Devils, Old Trafford Legend, Sir Bobby Charlton presented Wayne Rooney with an award for becoming Man Unite’s all-time leading scorer. Rooney wrote his name into more history books a week ago after netting a sublime freekick against Stoke City, breaking Sir Charlton’s record in the process.
Manchester United’s all-time top scorers:
1. Wayne Rooney (250)
2. Sir Bobby Charlton (249)
3. Denis Law (237)